Thailand Science Park

Answer Thailand Science Park (TSP) was set up in 2002 as a fully-integrated R&D hub for science and technology. It is managed by the Technology Management Center (TMC) of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

TSP is a critical part of Thailand's efforts to strengthen its capabilities in research and innovation. This important infrastructure is established to promote greater innovativeness and encourage more R&D activities within the technology intensive sectors. In addition to advanced facilities and business space, the TSP offers a full range of value-added services to support technology businesses. Its missions are to promote innovation and R&D activities in the private sector, to promote collaboration between universities, public agencies and Industries, and to develop a critical mass of R&D human resource for Thailand.

Answer The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) is committed to promoting research and development to strengthen Thailand’s sustainable competitiveness, complemented with technology transfer and development of human resource and infrastructure in science and technology. Thailand Science Park, therefore, was set up to be science and technology park, operates as a fully integrated hub for R&D in Science and Technology. Its missions are to promote innovation and R&D activities in the private sector, to promote collaboration between universities, public agencies and Industries, and to develop a critical mass of R&D human resource for Thailand.

NSTDA, thus, is act as governor of TSP and at the same time is a public organization located in TSP to develop a critical mass of R&D human resource for Thailand.

Answer NSTDA role is to promote country prosper in the global economy by enabling industry to do things better through superior capabilities in Science and Technology.
Its building Thailand’s S&T capability through five centers:

• National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
• National Metal and Material Technology Center (MTEC)
• National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)
• National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC)
• Technology Management Center (TMC)

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• National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) To induce dynamics in research, development, and application of biotechnology.

• National Metal and Material Technology Center (MTEC) Developing and strengthening technical capability in developing metal, material, and related technologies.

• National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) To undertake, support, and promote the development of electronic, computing, telecommunication, and information technology through research and development.

• National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) To develop a nanotechnology roadmap for Thailand, to support R&D program, to disseminate and transfer nanotechnology, to help develop advanced educational and training programs, and to promote technology investment.

• Technology Management Center (TMC) To accelerate the development of knowledge-base industry in Thailand, to enhance capacity in commercialization of technologies.

Answer In addition to advanced facilities and business space, the TSP offers a full range of value-added services to support technology businesses including:

• Science and Technology Knowledge Services
• Consulting, provision of experts
• Expert Database
• Industrial Technology Assistance Program-ITAP
• Training and Seminar
• Technology and Management Support
• Business Incubation Service
• Technology Licensing Service

Moreover, tenant can also access to the state-of-the-art facilities such as Thailand Science Park Convention Center which comprising of 350 seats meeting rooms, an auditorium and 2,000 sq.m. exhibition area, Teleconference/ video conference facility, and advance communication system.

Answer TSP helps to promote collaboration between universities, public agencies and Industries, in term of joint-research, contract research, and technology transfer.

TSP, in addition, will assist tenant to go through process of requisition service/support of NSTDA and related organization.

Answer Aside from world-class facilities designed especially for R&D oriented companies, TSP is aslo located in close proximity to the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thammasat University (TU) and Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), putting it within reach of well over 3,700 highly-skilled personnel. Its strategic location makes the TSP an ideal venue for R&D intensive companies looking to establish a base in Asia.
And when compare TSP to Industrial Estate (IE) in term of key consideration for R&D suitability, TSP has benefits over IE in may aspect:

Answer TSP offers office and lab spaces for all size of technology companies. Grown up companies can choose for office/lab space or vacant land to build their own R&D center. For start-up companies, they can apply for Business Incubation Program of TSP-Incubator (TSP-I) which offers full ranges of services with special subsidized rental rate.

Answer Rental spaces of TSP are specially designed to suit requirement of R&D oriented companies, at the same time safety and environmental issues are put as another key priority. Our rental spaces available are:

• Dry Lab
• Web Lab
• Open Lab
• Leased hold land

Answer Phase 1 of the TSP comprising of over 140,000 sq.m. of built-up space has been completed and is fully occupied by the 4 national research centers and more than 60 corporate tenants, which can divided by technology as:

• ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 30%
• METAL & MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY 25%
• BIOTECNOLOGY 20%
• R&D SUPPORT15%
• QUALITY OF LIFE 10%

Answer TSP major role are to strengthen private sector’s capabilities in research and innovation that will lead to new technology business without special incentive in any technology.

Answer Currently there are seven legal acts protecting IP rights in Thailand:

• • Patent Act 1979
  • Copyright Act 1994
  • Trademarks Act 1991
  • Plant Variety Protection Act 1999
  • Protection of Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 2000
  • Trade Secret Act 2002
  • Protection of Geographical Indications Act 2003

Answer CD (Company Directed Technology Development Program) of NSTDA has offered low-interest loan to enable and encourage the private companies to invest in R&D.
Focus Areas: Biotechnology and Genetic engineering, metal and material technology, electronic and computer, and other area leading to S&T development.
Target Projects: R&D projects for commercialization, Production process and/or product quality improvement projects, and setting up laboratory facilities projects.
Credit line: Maximum credit line is THB 30 million per project and will not exceed 75% of total project cost.
Interest rate: The interest rate equal to half of total sum of Bank’s one-year fixed deposit rate and 2.25%
Load Period: Not exceeding 7 years from drawdown of the first loan, and Grace period is not exceeding 2 years depending on the consideration of the cooperating financial institutions.

Answer NSTDA offer grant for R&D in 3 area

• Basic research
• Applied research
• Development Project

Contact Information
R&D Grant – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Related contact
Tel 0 2564 6700 ext. 3432

R&D Grant – Electronics and Computer Technology Related contact
Tel 02-564-6900 ext. 2407

R&D Grant – Metal and Material Technology Related contact
Tel 0 2564 7100 ext. 4302

R&D Grant – Nanotechnology Related contact
Tel 0 2564 7100 ext. 6616

Answer TSP tenants are entitled to the privileges of the Board of Investment (BOI) on their qualified activities as follows:

• Import Tax Exemption for Machineries
• Corporate Income Tax Exemption for 8 Years
• 50% Corporate Income Tax Reduction for 5 more Years after Tax Exemption Period Ends
• Work Permit and Visa Facilitation for Foreign Specialists and Researchers

To apply for these privileges, tenants shall find more detail in www.boi.go.th or contact directly to Thailand Board of Investment Tel. 02-537-8111, 02-537-8155.

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A company owning R&D project shall be exempted from an income tax requirement at the rate of 100 percent of R&D expenditures. With some conditions:

• The project certified by NSTDA shall be deemed the basic or applied research which a company paid for R&D expenditures
• The researcher performing R&D shall be registered with the Revenue Department

For more information please contact Research and Development Certification Committee Secretariat (RDC) Tel: 0-2564-7000 ext. 1328 – 1331, Fax : 0-2564-7081, E - mail : このメールアドレスはスパムボットから保護されています。閲覧するにはJavaScriptを有効にする必要があります。

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To access to testing and analytical services in TSP you may contact directly to the National Centers

• National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) Tel. 02-564-6900

• National Metal and Material Technology Center (MTEC) Tel. 0 2564 6700

• National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) Tel. 0-2564-6500 ext. 4109, 4110, 4111

• National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) Tel. 0 2564 7100 ext. 6567

Answer NSTDA offer both hire and joint R&D depends on pre-agreed conditions. For more information please contact directly to the National Centers

• National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) Tel. 02-564-6900 ext. 3434

• National Metal and Material Technology Center (MTEC) Tel. 0 2564 6700 ext. 3129

• National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) Tel. 0-2564-6500 ext. 4309

• National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC) Tel. 0 2564 7100 ext. 6611

Answer INC 2 provides its R&D-oriented tenants with a comprehensive suite of business facilities and a superb working environment. The modular design of the four towers of INC 2 makes it easy to accommodate the different needs of R&D intensive companies.
INC 2 offers:

• Designated areas for laboratories requiring vibration control and special preparation
• Specific areas at the base of the fours towers suitable for setting up equipment requiring floor loading allowance
• Link-ways between the 4 towers to foster interaction and networking among the tenants

Direct access to the state-of-the-art Thailand Science Park Convention Center comprising of 14 meeting rooms, an auditorium and 2,000 sq.m. exhibition area

Answer These specific laboratories are designed for share use between private companies and public organizations.